Menudo (Tripe Soup) Recipe
Description
Menudo, a hearty tripe soup, is a beloved dish in Mexican cuisine. This flavorful soup, often enjoyed at lunch, dinner, or even breakfast, holds a reputation for its purported ability to cure hangovers when served with an ample supply of extra hot peppers.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs tripe, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 veal knuckle
- 6 cups water
- 3 onions
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup hominy
- 1/4 cup dried chile pequins
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Begin by cutting the tripe into 1-inch pieces. |
| 2 | In a Dutch oven, combine the tripe, veal knuckle, water, onions, garlic, salt, dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, and black pepper. |
| 3 | Cover and simmer over low heat for approximately 3 hours, or until the tripe becomes clear and jelly-like in appearance and the veal knuckle is tender. |
| 4 | Remove the veal knuckle from the pot. Once it’s cool enough to handle, discard the bones, chop the meat, and return it to the pot. |
| 5 | Add the hominy (undrained) to the pot. |
| 6 | Cover and simmer for an additional 20 minutes. |
| 7 | Serve the menudo hot, garnished with dried chile pequins or crushed red pepper flakes to taste. |
| 8 | Accompany each serving with a lime wedge for a burst of citrus flavor. |
Nutritional Information (per serving)
- Calories: 153.4
- Fat: 4.7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 137.9mg
- Sodium: 807.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 12.1g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 2.8g
- Protein: 14.9g
Keywords
- Lunch/Snacks
- Beef Organ Meats
- Meat
- Mexican
- Spicy
- Weeknight
- Stove Top
Recipe Notes
- Menudo is often served with warm corn tortillas or crusty bread to sop up the delicious broth.
- For added heat, consider serving with extra hot sauce or fresh chili peppers.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or frozen for longer preservation. Just reheat gently on the stove before serving.
Enjoy this comforting and nourishing menudo soup as a satisfying meal any time of day! 🍲🌶️
